VITHAL V. GAITONDE vs U.O.I.

The Supreme Court held that the appellant, appointed as a temporary Operator in Goa post-liberation, is governed by Central Government rules and not by the Portuguese Statute of the Overseas Functionaries. The Court found that the tribunal correctly determined that the appellant's retirement age is 58 years as per Central Government regulations, rejecting his claim for retirement at 60 years under Portuguese law. The appeal was dismissed, affirming the tribunal's decision and the applicability of Indian service rules over Portuguese statutes.